NYC Marathon Training (Part 1)

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It is Marathon training season; at least here in New York City. Over 50,000 people are training for the New York City marathon that will take place on November 6 this year, and I am one of them! My name is Christina Ramirez, and I have been a recreational runner for about 3 years now, completing my first half marathon … Read More

Easing Body Pain Can Be Simple With These Products

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Too often we find ourselves sore, tight and in pain from sitting in the same position for too long or from simply not moving our muscles often enough. A quick fix is not the ultimate problem solver, but it can be a great temporary solution until you can see a professional. Below, we listed multiple relatively cheap and simple products … Read More

Importance of Core: Part 5

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1. U/L Arm Raise on Rockerboard Stand on a rockerboard with your feet hip width apart and toes facing forward. Engage your core by drawing your belly button to your spine, and find your balance on the board. Stand straight and draw your shoulder blades down your back. Raise one arm up over your head while maintaining your core support. … Read More

8 Benefits of Yoga

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Yoga is a therapeutic practice used by people for centuries. It has restorative powers that can cure body aches and pains, as well as clear the mind. There have been many studies that show it can help with depression and anxiety. To say the least, yoga has many benefits and we’ve put together a list of these benefits below. 1. … Read More

4 Ways Foam Rolling Will Save Your Muscles

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Whether you are an assiduous gym-goer, a once-a-month runner or recovering from an injury, you are going to have sore muscles at some point. You stretch post workout, and do your exercises but sometimes it doesn’t ease the pain. A foam roller is an inexpensive and small miracle worker that helps loosen tight muscles that stretching alone just doesn’t seem … Read More

11 Free Fitness Classes in New York City

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Free Fitness Classes in NYC

Updated June 2018! Did you know that there are hundreds of free fitness classes all over New York? Catering to every intensity these free fitness classes are scattered throughout the day, making them easy to fit into a busy schedule. Below is a cross section of the various free classes available, featuring a little something for everyone. So whether you … Read More

5 Stretches to Start Your Day

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Many New Yorker’s wake up each morning to a buzzing alarm, jump out of bed, shower, brush their teeth, get dressed and run out the door to the office where many sit static for extended periods of time. Your body can benefit from performing stretches when you wake up not only mentally but physically as well. Morning stretches help increase range … Read More